There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to Rapid City by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rapid City
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP)plane SEA - RAP
6h 18m$96–414Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
24h 25m$249–376Drive 1,136.7 mi
- Drive from SeaTac to Rapid Citycar 1,136.7 mi
18h 5m$208–300Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane SEA - GCC
- Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus
8h 29m$136–473Bus via Seattle Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Seattle Amtrak Station to Spokanebus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 39m$258–453Train, bus
- Take the train from Seattle to Spokanetrain
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Rapid Citybus
27h 41m$283–503
SeaTac to Rapid City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Rapid City is to fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to Rapid City. However, there are services departing from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport and arriving at Rapid City via Spokane and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
The distance between SeaTac and Rapid City is 971 miles. The road distance is 1143.4 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Rapid City without a car is to bus which takes 24h 25m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from SeaTac to Rapid City, including transfers.
SeaTac to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Rapid City is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 24h 25m.
SeaTac to Rapid City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Spokane Station.
Rapid City is 1h ahead of SeaTac. It is currently 12:52 PM in SeaTac and 1:52 PM in Rapid City.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Rapid City via Spokane Station, Spokane, and Billings in around 24h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gillette-Campbell County Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Rapid City is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from SeaTac to Rapid City.
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